CVE-2000-0944
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2000-0944 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting cgi script_center_news_update. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
CGI Script Center News Update 1.1 does not properly validate the original news administration password during a password change operation, which allows remote attackers to modify the password without knowing the original password.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgi. Update script_center_news_update to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0944?
CVE-2000-0944 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting cgi script_center_news_update. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2000-0944?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0944?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgi. Update script_center_news_update to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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